BCBA

ESL Chartwell Center is looking to expand the ABA services for children ages 2-5.  

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Function in a supervisory capacity and provide oversight to all areas of programming, including the training of ABA Therapists and Interventionists (if applicable)
• Assist in the development, facilitation, and follow-up training in Applied Behavior Analysis, using both discrete trial training and natural environment training models of teaching.
• Facilitate and assist in the development and identification of resources and support information for clients and their families
• Provide model teaching and other direct instructional support including, but not limited to, practicum supervision/teaching, class instruction, caretaker/family training, and in-service instruction to other support professionals.
• Assist in the development and implementation of assessment tools, conduct functional assessments and analyses when appropriate, and develop appropriate behavior strategies to teach appropriate replacement behaviors and reduce maladaptive behaviors.
• Work collaboratively with staff and families to promote positive student behavior by providing professional development that targets research- and evidence-based strategies, and modeling of instructional practices to support staff in their implementation of positive support
• Create an ongoing data collection system to establish baselines and assess programmatic efficacy for all consumers, and analyze data frequently to guide programming.
• Assist in the development of behavior plans/treatment plans for all consumers with a focus on teaching and other antecedent strategies for reducing problematic behavior(s).
• Engage children/families on the waiting list for admission to ESL Chartwell Center to provide supportive services/ABA instruction until full admission to the school.
• Develop and provide a menu of ABA-oriented training to provide for caregivers/families in the home setting.
• Become certified in the Program for the Education and Enrichment of Relational Skills (PEERS) model of care and assist in the development of a clinic where this service can be provided at the ESL Chartwell Center during after-school hours.
• Meet as needed with supervised staff to discuss ongoing consumer issues and to provide support when necessary.
• Submit mileage reimbursement as needed for OPSB not to exceed 25 miles for travel to other schools.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree in applied behavior analysis, special education, psychology or related discipline
• Current State Licensed and Board-Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst (as certified by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)
• Preferred - Classroom teaching experience
• Keep current with the literature, new research findings, and resources. In addition, continuing education courses to maintain BCaBA certification are necessary  
• Experience in crisis intervention and conflict resolution skills. Safety-Care Crisis Prevention Training is a plus.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to maintain a positive collaborative relationship among staff
• Experience working with various funding streams and other third-party sources
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Proficient in computer skills, especially using Outlook, Word, Excel, and customized databases
• Understanding and the ability to maintain appropriate boundaries with staff and clients in all circumstances
• Program development, evaluation, solid organizational skills, and public speaking
• Good interpersonal skills, ability to relate well with persons from a variety of socioeconomic and cultural groups
• Demonstrates initiative, self-motivation, practical learning skills, enthusiasm, and an ability to complete tasks in a timely and accurate manner

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS—with or without accommodation:

• The employee is regularly required to operate a computer, file and retrieve written documents, communicate with others on the phone and in person;
• The employee is frequently required to walk, sit, use hands, and lift and/or move lightweight items;
• Ability to move independently or with reasonable accommodation within the facility and community.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• This position requires travel to and from partnering schools. Individuals must have reliable transportation.
• Work is performed in a normal office environment and a school environment.
• Valid Louisiana Driver’s License